Post by: MeepDog on December 07, 2022, 08:02:11 AM
Post by: Remnar on December 07, 2022, 08:16:07 AM
Post by: redi on December 07, 2022, 08:19:45 AM
Post by: nwwanderer on December 07, 2022, 08:23:01 AM
Post by: ASHQUACK on December 07, 2022, 08:55:46 AM
Post by: outdooraddict on December 07, 2022, 08:57:02 AM
Post by: MeepDog on December 07, 2022, 08:58:33 AM
Lever actions are fun but all cost $300+ same as a ruger
Post by: jjhunter on December 07, 2022, 08:59:49 AM
Post by: 10mmg on December 07, 2022, 09:11:58 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on December 07, 2022, 09:13:53 AM
Henry lever
This is my vote too but they aren't cheap. Love mine
Post by: jackelope on December 07, 2022, 09:29:37 AM
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Really it probably depends on the application.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 07, 2022, 09:47:30 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 07, 2022, 09:55:31 AM
Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:
I’ve got a couple of those. My first gun from my grandpa!!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 07, 2022, 09:57:56 AM
I think that was everyone's first rifle that's older than 35 :chuckle:Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:
I’ve got a couple of those. My first gun from my grandpa!!
Post by: JakeLand on December 07, 2022, 10:06:32 AM
now I’m feeling old !I think that was everyone's first rifle that's older than 35 :chuckle:Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:
I’ve got a couple of those. My first gun from my grandpa!!
Post by: h2ofowlr on December 07, 2022, 10:39:50 AM
Post by: Lucky1 on December 07, 2022, 10:48:37 AM
Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:Remington Nylon 66 is another good one if you can find one.
Post by: JohnVH on December 07, 2022, 11:17:06 AM
Post by: bearhunter99 on December 07, 2022, 11:45:07 AM
Mine was actually a Mossberg 151 but it was followed closely my a Marlin 60. Still have both!I think that was everyone's first rifle that's older than 35 :chuckle:Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:
I’ve got a couple of those. My first gun from my grandpa!!
Can't go wrong with the 10/22 as stated numerous times above. They are tried, tested, and proven. Plus the adaptability of accessories rivals the AR-15
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 07, 2022, 11:47:29 AM
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Post by: fowl smacker on December 07, 2022, 12:48:18 PM
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Post by: MountainWalk on December 07, 2022, 01:54:29 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on December 07, 2022, 02:12:48 PM
I have both the Henry Lever and the 10/22. I shoot the Henry more than the 10/22 but if I had to pick one it would be the 10/22. It is just so versatile and the options/upgrades are almost endless. But the Henry is butter smooth and accurate.My son shoots his Winchester Model 94 .22LR all the time. A nice setup.
Post by: thinkingman on December 07, 2022, 02:25:33 PM
A Buckmark rifle would be my current choice.
Post by: high_hunter on December 07, 2022, 03:13:55 PM
Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:Remington Nylon 66 is another good one if you can find one.
Green stocked Nylon 66 was my first long-gun as a youth and still holds high sentimental value. Great pinker. I see em on here from time to time and believe there is brown stocked one currently FS in the classifieds.
That said the 10/22 is clearly the accessory king.
For out-of-the-box accuracy either bolt gun from Ruger American or Savage with Accutrigger is hard to beat.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 07, 2022, 04:04:45 PM
another vote for the endlessly versatile 10/22. customization is limitless
:yeah:
If you don't already own one, who approved your membership on this site... :chuckle:
Post by: Mtnwalker on December 07, 2022, 04:25:12 PM
Post by: SeaRun1 on December 07, 2022, 04:29:56 PM
For accuracy and still being affordable? Try and find a CZ 452 FS or American. Stupid accuracy and not too picky about ammo.
SR1
Post by: Threewolves on December 07, 2022, 05:06:53 PM
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Post by: ironbuck on December 07, 2022, 05:15:51 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 07, 2022, 05:28:23 PM
For sheer fun lever guns are where its at Win 94/22 or Ruger 96. I wish I could get that one back.
Post by: Remnar on December 07, 2022, 06:46:33 PM
Anyone ever tried the Winchester, Rossi, Savage, or citadel semi autos?
Lever actions are fun but all cost $300+ same as a ruger
I assume your speaking of the recent model/production "econo"guns ? If so I have not . If I were to pick one of those three to try I would go savage though .
You should be able to shop around a little and find a 10/22 for a shade under $300 .
By excluding bolt actions you are going to be looking mainly at semi-auto , most all other action types are generally more $$.
Dont be afraid to go used . Unless you are set on NIB....
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Post by: huntandjeep on December 08, 2022, 11:31:58 AM
Post by: BigGoonTuna on December 08, 2022, 12:26:56 PM
Marlin 39A lever. I have a 10-22 and it shoots great but the marlin is on a different accuracy level. Ammunition does matter. Marlin's are around 600, Rugers on sale 300. Still have the Marlin 120 bolt I got for Christmas when I was 12.show me where I can pick up a 39a for 600 and I’d probably buy 2 of them. Can’t believe how much marlins have gone up in the past couple years. Kicking myself for not grabbing one at the pawn shop for $400 several years back.
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My cz 452 would be one of the last guns I’d ever sell, though. I think I paid $280 for it, last one I saw was over $600…
Post by: Threewolves on December 08, 2022, 05:53:57 PM
I think they were three something when I started looking, draging my feet, prices where going up fast I was up in Colville and they were 420, and thought I better get of the fence, I thought 460 was high when I bought. Little did I know they would skyrocket. Look how much the Henry's have gone up
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Post by: treefarmer on December 08, 2022, 06:18:30 PM
Post by: konradcountry on December 12, 2022, 04:27:45 PM
I shot my friends fancy 10-22 and I'd rather shoot a beat up Marlin 60. They make great camp guns.
Toss it in with your camp gear and shrug if it gets a bump or scratch.
That to me is what 22s are all about. Backyard or camp shooting with friends and family.
Post by: brew on December 12, 2022, 05:45:32 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 12, 2022, 06:07:55 PM
Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:
My first gun Marlin Model 70.
Post by: LovelessInSeattle on December 12, 2022, 07:27:20 PM
Post by: fast60eddie on December 12, 2022, 09:24:01 PM
now I’m feeling old !I think that was everyone's first rifle that's older than 35 :chuckle:Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:Was my first as well bought it for $25.00 and sold it for $25.00 was a good shooter.
I’ve got a couple of those. My first gun from my grandpa!!
Post by: hunter399 on December 12, 2022, 09:31:12 PM
Pretty much just like a model 60
Post by: Moe the Sleaze on December 13, 2022, 12:01:20 AM
Post by: theleo on December 14, 2022, 02:59:04 PM
Well I'm a year over the limit, but mine was a Remington 512. Had a model 60 at one point, but I've never gotten rid of the Sportmaster.I think that was everyone's first rifle that's older than 35 :chuckle:Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:
I’ve got a couple of those. My first gun from my grandpa!!
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 14, 2022, 05:09:22 PM
I have both, love both.
10/22 is benchrest custom and puts 25 rounds into one nickle sized hole at 25 yd.
Henry is nostalgic, smooth like butter, and I recently STONED an 800lb steer with it!
Different strokes!
Post by: MidgetIdjit on December 20, 2022, 11:55:16 PM
Marlin model 60 because I'm nostalgic :chuckle:
My first gun Marlin Model 70.
Best rifle that $70 of paper route money could buy in 1985-ish.
Real hard to beat the 10/22 these days.
Post by: agomez on December 22, 2022, 10:04:20 AM
Post by: thinkingman on December 22, 2022, 11:24:56 AM
Cz457 mtr… competes with vudoo, Rimx without spending that type of money. Good luck finding one these days.I love my CZs...There's an MTR in the classifieds right now.